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Exploring books for children: words and pictures
History & The Arts

Exploring books for children: words and pictures

...circulation: this period has been called a golden age for children’s literature. The rise of mass education in Britain – specifically as a result of the 1870 Education Act – also created a growing new market of young readers at that time. Later in the course you will learn more about some of the famous golden age illustrators such as Walter Crane, Randolph...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Dutch painting of the Golden Age
History & The Arts

Dutch painting of the Golden Age

...double meaning of the term allowed art historians to extend its use to accommodate a broad spectrum of Dutch paintings. The subject of ter Borch’s Boy Delousing a Dog (Figure 9) could not be further removed from the elaborate display of finery in his Curiosity (Figure 8), but the capacious term ‘realism’ allowed the one to be praised for its humble subject matter...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Recording music and sound
History & The Arts

Recording music and sound

...double-sided 12-inch records, but listening to this work involved changing records 36 times! In 1948 Peter Goldmark (1906–1977), head of research at Columbia Records in America, demonstrated a 12-inch (30 cm) non-breakable microgroove vinyl disc capable of playing 23 minutes each side. Columbia called it the LP (for long-playing) disc. It revolved at 33⅓ rpm with up...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Digital forensics
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital forensics

...circulating on eBay! Can our fearless forensic investigators find the source of the leak and ensure a successful prosecution? Watch the short video The Case of the Stolen Exams, taking notes of what you see so that you can answer the following question: Can you see any problems with the investigation? Write down all the issues that you think might be a problem for...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...et al., 2002, p. 28)...Introducing research in law and beyond: 3.1.5 Contextualising your results - When you have completed your primary research, you will still have the task of demonstrating how your research contributes to the topic in which you have been working. Comparing your results to similar work within the topic will demonstrate how you have moved the discipline...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Introducing environmental decision making
Nature & Environment

Introducing environmental decision making

...et al., 1972, p. 1) It is not difficult to identify similar contexts today, with an environmental dimension, though not necessarily at the level of a single organisation, for instance when considering our use of technology in the context of climate change. (iv) Personal beliefs approaches to decision making There are many other personal theories and beliefs around...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)

...double-check on a calculator if you need to and remember to check your answers against ours. You are looking to buy house insurance and want to get the best deal. Put the following offers in order, from cheapest to most expensive, after the discount has been applied. Table 7 COMPANY A COMPANY B COMPANY C £120 per year £147 per year £104 per year Special offer: one...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Everyday maths 2 (Wales)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2 (Wales)

...double-check on a calculator if you need to. Table 1(a) Length Weight Capacity 55cm = ? mm 9.75 kg = ? g 235 ml = ? l 257 cm = ? m 652 g = ? kg 18.255 l = ? ml 28.7 km = ? m 5846 g = ? kg 16 ml = ? l 769 mm = ? cm 19.4 kg = ? g 7.88 l = ? ml 1.43 m = ? mm 44 g = ? mg 250 ml = ? cl 125 500 cm = ? km 750 000 mg = ? kg 7.4 l = ? cl Answer Table 1(b) Length Weight Capacity...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs